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Blue Tidal Wave Sorbet

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Here's a lemon-based treat that is so good it will knock you over. It's accented with blue curaçao for a striking color. For something fun, serve the sorbet in scallop shells, which are sold at cookware stores.

Note:

If you do not have an ice cream maker, you can turn this mixture into a granita—an Italian frozen dessert. Place the bowl of the sorbet mixture directly in freezer. Freeze until semifirm, whisking occasionally, about 3 hours. Cover; freeze until solid, at least 6 hours or overnight. Using fork, scrape surface of granita to form crystals. Scoop into frozen coupes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon frozen lemonade concentrate
5 tablespoons vodka
3 tablespoons blue curaçao

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir water and sugar in heavy saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add concentrate; stir until dissolved. Pour into bowl. Mix in vodka and blue curaçao. Chill until cold, about 2 hours.

    Step 2

    Transfer sorbet mixture to ice cream maker; process according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer sorbet to container; cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead)

    Step 3

    Freeze 4 stemmed coupes or scallop shells for 1 hour. Scoop sorbet into frozen coupes and serve immediately.

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